Category Archives: Local News
Former IECC CEO Dies
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges district, which includes Frontier Community College in Fairfield, is mourning the death of its former Chief Executive Officer, Terry L. Bruce, who passed...
Apr 18, 2026
Louisville, IL Woman Sentenced on Methamphetamine Possession Conviction
A Louisville, IL woman has been sentenced to four years in prison after she pled guilty to unlawful possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine. 44 year old Melissa Schnepper was sentenced i...
Apr 18, 2026
Edwards County FFA Members Advocate For Agricultural Funding In Illinois AG Legislative Day
On March 24th, members of the Edwards County FFA traveled to Springfield, Illinois, to take part in Ag Legislative Day. During their visit, the students toured the Illinois State Capitol Building and ...
Apr 18, 2026
IECC Announces 2026 Summer Camps and New Community Education Catalog
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) has officially released its 2026 Summer Camps and the 2026-2027 Community Education Catalog, bringing a wealth of engaging educational opportunities t...
Apr 18, 2026
Governor Pritzker To Decide on Illinois Participtation in Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker now holds the decision on whether the state will join the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, following a strong show of support from voters in 31 counties dur...
Apr 18, 2026
Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Warning on Largemouth Bass From Southern Illinois Lakes
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is urging residents to avoid eating largemouth bass caught from select southern Illinois lakes, including SIU Carbondale's Campus Lake, due to co...
Apr 18, 2026
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRITTER FIXERS YARD SALE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
The Southern Illinois Critter Fixers yard sale, originally scheduled for tomorrow, (Saturday) at Growls & Meows Vet Clinic (101 Railroad St, Cisne), has been postponed due to the possibility of in...
Apr 17, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE HOSTS ANNUAL LINEMAN RODEO SATURDAY
Frontier Community College will host its annual Lineman Rodeo tomorrow, (Saturday) beginning at 9 a.m. The event offers Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) students a chance to demonstrate their ski...
Apr 17, 2026
CISNE HIGH SCHOOL PROM 2026 "GATSBY GALA" SET FOR SATURDAY
Students at Cisne High School are preparing for Prom 2026, themed "Gatsby Gala," set for Saturday, April 18th. The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. as students and their families participate in a dri...
Apr 17, 2026
GRAYVILLE WOMAN JAILED AFTER DOMESTIC BATTERY ARREST, HELD ON NO BOND
A Grayville woman remains behind bars following a court appearance Thursday after her arrest in connection with a domestic incident the previous evening. Grayville Police responded to an Oxford Street...
Apr 17, 2026